Classroom Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Royton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking caring Classroom Support Assistants to join SEN schools across Wigan and Bolton. You will work with staff to support pupils with diverse needs, helping them access learning and build confidence in a supportive classroom.

We welcome candidates with experience as Teaching Assistants, Support Workers or Youth Workers, or those starting a rewarding career in education. Training and safeguarding checks are provided.

Qualifications

• Patient, caring and compassionate traits are valued.
• Reliable and committed individuals are sought.
• Confident working with children and young people in SEN settings is preferred.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning activities and classroom-based tasks.
• Provide 1:1 or small-group support where needed.
• Assist pupils in developing social, emotional and communication skills.
• Help maintain a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Patient

Caring

Reliable

Confident with children

Relationship building

Passionate about SEN

SEN experience

Job description

Teaching Personnel are looking for caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Classroom Support Assistants to join SEN schools across Wigan and Bolton.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and want to make a genuine difference in the classroom.

The Role

As a Classroom Support Assistant, you will work alongside teaching staff to provide support to pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to access learning and develop their confidence and independence.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils with their learning and classroom activities

• Providing 1:1 or small-group support where required

• Helping pupils develop social, emotional and communication skills

• Supporting positive behaviour and engagement

• Working closely with teachers and other school staff

• Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment

We’re Looking For

You could be an experienced Teaching Assistant, Support Worker or Youth Worker — or someone looking to start a rewarding career working with children.

We’re particularly interested in candidates who are:

• Patient, caring and compassionate

• Reliable and committed

• Confident working with children and young people

• Able to build positive relationships

• Passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs

• Experienced in SEN settings (desirable, but not always essential)

Relevant qualifications and experience are welcomed, but full training and support may be available for the right candidates.

Opportunities Across Wigan & Bolton

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where every day is different and you can make a real impact on a young person’s education and development, we’d love to hear from you.

Teaching Personnel – supporting schools, supporting pupils, supporting futures.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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